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Set the PiezoRx Clock
It is important your PiezoRx is set to the correct time. Your PiezoRx uses the time
function to automatically reset your daily data to ‘0’ at midnight every day.
Remember to adjust your time if Daylight Savings Time affects your region.
In your step display (the shoe will be in the top left of the screen)
hold +/- until the screen stops flashing
Press +/- to set the hour (AM & PM)
Press MODE
to display min
Press +/- to adjust min
Press
to finish
If you don’t wear a watch... no problem.
With the PiezoRx you always have the time!
If you are travelling in another time zone, the PiezoRx uses your home timezone.
Clear any Data & Remove the Protective Film
Your Piezo may have gathered some “data” during shipping.
To clear all of the data and memory, press & hold the large button in the bottom right
corner for 15 seconds.
When you recieve your Piezo, you can remove the protective film on the LCD.
Position Your PiezoRx
Slide one corner of the PiezoRx clip onto your waist band or belt, and position it so
that it is secure and level. Be sure to attach the loss prevention strap by clipping it to a
belt loop or to your clothing.
*The Piezo can also be worn on the bottom band of a bra.
The PiezoRx
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Main Displays
STEPS
Your Eventual Goal?
8,000 a day
Check your steps throughout the day...
when you can, make choices that will
increase your number!
* Averaging 8,000 steps a day? Great!
Now it’s time to start tracking your
MVPA...
-7
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MVPA
Moderate/Vigorous Time
Your Eventual Goal?
Press
for Next Display
150 min/wk
Your total minutes of physical activity
at a moderate intensity (or higher) for
the past 7 days from today.
Minutes of MVPA is strongly associated
with your health. Learn more...
*Averaging 150 minutes a week? Great!
Now it’s time to start tracking your
BOUTS...
BOUTS
Your Eventual Goal?
3 most days, 15 /wk
Each star represents a 10 minute BOUT
of continuous activity time, at or above
a moderate level (100 Steps/Minute)
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2
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Additional Activity Time Displays...
Moderate + Vigorous Time Today
(Hrs:Min:Sec)
3
Your total minutes of physical activity at or above
moderate intensity (100 steps per minute) for TODAY.
Press
for Next Display
Moderate Activity Time Today
(Hrs:Min:Sec)
Your total minutes of physical activity at or above a
moderate intensity (>100 steps per minute) & below
vigorous intensity (<120 steps per minute) for TODAY.
4
Press
for Next Display
Vigorous Activity Time Today
(Hrs:Min:Sec)
5
Your total minutes of physical activity at or above
vigorous intensity (>120 steps per minute) for TODAY.
Press
T
for Next Display
Total Activity Time Today
(Hrs:Min:Sec)
Your total minutes of all physical activity at or above
60 steps per minute for TODAY.
(your awake hours) - (T) = your sedentary time
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Viewing your 33 days of memory...
You can access the memory of all your data except MVPA-7
(which is an average of the last 7 days).
Simply press the M button on any screen to access up to the
last 33 days of data!
0M = Today’s Total
Press M
1 M = Yesterday’s Total
PiezoRx
Press M
Press M for Memory
2 M = 2 Days Ago Total
Press M
PiezoRx
3 M = 3 Days Ago Total
Press M
Press the large square button
to return to your last display.
4 M = 4 Days Ago Total
... etc up to 33 Days Ago
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Adjusting the SPM Thresholds:
The SPM (Steps per Minute) thresholds is the pace you need to step to earn
moderate/vigorous physical activity time. Pre-set SPM are based on research
& apply to the average individual. Moderate SPM = 100Vigorous SPM = 120.
The SPM thresholds are sometimes changed based on height, health status
and fitness levels that are lower or higher than average.
Adjusting your SPM thresholds
On your
or
display, hold +/- x4 sec, then press again to adjust.
Changing your 3V battery
When the battery icon shows under the shoe, place a coin in the slot
along the bottom & twist to pop off the cover.
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LogYourSteps is Included...
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Sign Up Today!
Go to LogYourSteps.ca
Track it. Trend it. Change it.
Easy Data Entry via Calendar on your Phone, Tablet or Computer
Organize a Challenge with Friends & Family!
Colour Coded Goal Tracking to Help You Meet the Physical Activity Guidelines
Track Health Data (BP, Cholesterol, Glucose Levels... etc)
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Why Measure Your Moderate/Vigorous Activity Time?
According to the CSEP Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines:
To achieve health benefits adults should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate
to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week (walking at a pace of 100 steps/
minute), in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Add muscle and bone strengthening activities
2 days/wk. More physical activity provides greater health benefits.
150 min/wk of MVPA / A measureable improvement in your level of fitness
• Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 33% / 50%
• Reduces the incidence of diabetes by 25% / 58%
• Reduces the incidence of high blood pressure by 33% / 60%
• Lowers the risk of stroke by 27% / 45%
• Can reduce mortality and the risk of recurrent breast cancer by 18% / 50%
• Can lower the risk of colon cancer by 33% / 60%
• Can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 40%
• Can decrease depression as effectively as Prozac or behavioral therapy
• Is as/more effective than Metformin as a first line therapy in diabetes
• Reduces the risk of premature death by 31% / 50%
• Can extend your life by 4 / 6 years
• Can extend independent living by 10 / 14 years